AST Proudly Presents the 2020 ‘ASTORS’ Awards Winners

American Security Today’s 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards program is in its Fifth Year and continues to recognize the Outstanding Innovations of top firms and agencies in the Homeland Security and Public...
Louisiana and Suffolk County, NY, among regions leveraging tool to communicate COVID-related advisories and prepare for distribution of vaccine to residents

‘ASTORS’ Winner Rave Announces New Vaccine Distribution Solution

Rave Mobile Safety, a leading critical communication platform and newly announced Multi-Award Winner in the 2020 'ASTORS' Homeland Security Awards Program, is introducing its Vaccine Distribution Solution to aid state and...
While the ongoing pandemic has severely disrupted much of our daily life, transnational criminal organizations continue to target the most vulnerable among us. ICE HSI is responding to these threats with Operation Stolen Promise to ensure the continued health and safety of the American public and the American economy. (Courtesy of ICE)

How to Combat COVID Vaccine Fraud and Stay Safe from Counterfeits

U.S. Immigration and Customs Enforcement (ICE), a federal agency recognized in the '2020 'ASTORS' Awards for Excellence in Homeland Security', is preparing for a surge in anticipated fraud by criminal networks...
The OnSolve Critical Event Management platform empowers you to respond to potentially harmful events using AI-powered risk intelligence, as well as market-leading critical communications and incident management capabilities.

OnSolve Named in Gartner’s 2020 Market Guide for Mass Notification

OnSolve, a leading critical event management provider for enterprises, SMB organizations, and government entities, and a Multiple 2020 'ASTORS' Award Winner, has been recognized as a Representative Vendor in the Gartner...
Identiv’s 3VR Prime is a video management system (VMS) as a service solution, giving users world-class, enterprise, fully scalable, analytics-integrated hardware and software with free access to the latest updates, perpetual hardware refresh, and full technical support.

Identiv’s Intelligent Video Security Platform Honored with 2020 ‘ASTORS’

Identiv is pleased to announced its intelligent 3VR video and real-time security platform has been selected by American Security Today as the Gold Winner for Best Video Analytics Solution in the...
The CIA's Special Activities Center carries out covert operations and has its own paramilitary force that carries out counterterrorism operations. While they act as an independent force, they often rely on the military for transportation and logistical support.

Pentagon to Cut Most of Support to CIA’s Counterterrorism Missions

December 10, 2020 – In Breaking News – ABC News In a surprising move, the Pentagon has told the Central Intelligence Agency that it plans to end the majority of the military...
Aeroturn designs, manufactures, tests, delivers and installs the world’s only Zero-Maintenance standard and custom turnstiles that are 100% Made in the USA.

Aeroturn Takes ‘ASTORS’ Gold for Best Entrance Pedestrian Control

Aeroturn LLC, a leading turnstile manufacturer that offers 100% Made in The USA turnstiles, today announced that the company is the proud recipient of the 2020 Gold ASTORS Award from American Security...
Brandon Bernard, 40, was one of five gang members convicted in the 1999 killing of youth ministers Stacie and Todd Bagley. (Images courtesy of Twitter)

US Executes Brandon Bernard at Federal Prison in Indiana

December 11, 2020 – In Breaking News – AP Brandon Bernard was executed by the federal government on Thursday at the Federal Correctional Center in Terre Haute, Indiana, according to the Bureau...
As we navigate the growing surge of COVID cases this winter, public safety agencies will have to again ramp up communications with citizens about the virus. With 2020 Multi-'ASTORS' Award Winner Rave Mobile Safety, your agency can leverage integrated critical communication, data and response capabilities for safer communities.

Lessons Learned: How to Use COVID-19 to Prepare for Future Emergency Response

By Todd Miller, COO of Rave Mobile Safety As COVID-19 once again begins to surge across the United States, those in emergency management, public health and public safety need to take a...
If you work for a government agency, here are five questions to ask your vendor when considering IP video surveillance cameras.

Five Things to Ask When Purchasing IP Cameras for Government Use

By Matt Clark, Senior Regional Sales Manager, South Mid-Atlantic, Hanwha Techwin America The requirements and priorities regarding video security for government use can be quite different from the civilian sector. When reputation, trust,...